Tech groups ask DNC and RNC to add internet policies to party platforms
‘A free and open internet is an engine of economic growth,’ the groups told the two major parties.
On Jun 6, 2016 by Eric Geller
Netflix’s new speed-testing site can tell you if you’re getting the speed you pay for
Need for speed.
On May 19, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
FCC chairman backs Charter-Time Warner Cable merger—but conditions rankle agency’s critics
The head of the FCC says he’s trying to protect consumers. His critics say he’s making a power grab.
On Apr 27, 2016 by Aaron Sankin
House passes bill blocking FCC’s power to regulate Internet prices
Republicans want to make sure the FCC can’t tell ISPs what to charge for Internet access.
On Apr 15, 2016 by Eric Geller
White House vows to veto bill banning FCC regulation of Internet prices
Democrats and consumer groups argue that the bill will have major unintended consequences.
On Apr 13, 2016 by Eric Geller
FCC’s new ‘nutrition labels’ tell you what you’re really getting from your Internet provider
‘Customers deserve to know the price they will actually pay for a service.’
On Apr 4, 2016 by Andrew Couts
AT&T changes its data caps and adds unlimited data plan for $30 extra
Pay more to get what you pay for.
On Apr 1, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
House committee looks to limit cost of FCC’s low-income Internet-subsidy program
A bill to cap the program’s budget will be considered sometime this month.
On Apr 1, 2016 by Eric Geller
FCC votes to subsidize Internet for low-income Americans and craft broadband privacy rules
The agency says its two controversial plans will protect and empower consumers.
On Mar 31, 2016 by Eric Geller
Democratic senators back FCC proposal to create broadband subsidies
One in five Americans has ‘neither a home connection nor a smartphone,’ the U.S. senators said.
On Mar 29, 2016 by Dell Cameron
House committee passes bill banning FCC from regulating Internet prices
Republicans say the bill is meant to preserve competition in the broadband market.
On Mar 15, 2016 by Eric Geller
FCC unveils privacy plan to limit how Internet providers can use your data
‘Consumers should have effective control over how their personal information is used.’
On Mar 10, 2016 by Eric Geller
Obama sets goal of expanding broadband to 20 million more Americans by 2020
The president hopes the FCC will soon expand a phone subsidy program to cover Internet access.
On Mar 9, 2016 by William Turton
Pressure mounts for debate moderators to make high-speed Internet access a 2016 issue
Broadband access, the letter says, ‘has been largely absent’ from the election so far.
On Mar 3, 2016 by Eric Geller
Turning old payphones into new opportunities
Broadband access is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.
On Feb 25, 2016 by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
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